Hazard identified

The light shades can be overtightened which can cause them to detach and fall, posing a laceration and burn hazard.

As of June 29, 2017, the company has received no reports of falling lamp shades in Canada, and no reports of injuries.

In the United States, the company has received 108 reports of light shades falling, including one report of a laceration to the head that also involved a laceration and burn to the arm and one report of a laceration to the leg.

Number sold

Approximately 5,150 units of the affected products were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores and online in Canada; and approximately 64,200 were sold in the United States.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from July 1, 2016 to March 6, 2017 in Canada, and from December 2014 to March 6, 2017 in the United States.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer

Design Solutions International
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
UNITED STATES

Importer

The Home Depot of Canada Inc.
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should stop using the affected products and contact Design Solutions International to receive free replacement light shades and replacement instructions.

For more information, consumers may contact Design Solutions International, Inc. Customer Care toll free at 1-800-388-6141 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM ET or by email to obtain a repair kit or for any questions. Consumers can also visit the company's website and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.